I’m incredibly honored to have my story featured in the Summer Issue of the University of Minnesota Alumni Magazine! Fun fact: I received my degree from the U of M in Vocal Performance with the intention of becoming an opera singer! The beautifully written story by Ellen Ryan documents my…
had a fruitful mentor session earlier this year where I received feedback on my work and input on how to better present myself as an Equine Commercial and Stock Photographer. One thing she mentioned is to take more of a storytelling approach to my stock library photoshoots. This was a…
Today, I’m excited to share some recent work for USRider. I shared in an earlier post that a big reason why I chose to focus on Commercial Photography is that working with Equine Brands allows me to make a wider impact on horses and horse owners. Creating images for US…
It’s like getting a wrapped present in the mail when I see an issue of Horse Illustrated in my mailbox containing a story and photos I submitted. I never know which images they will pick and how they will arrange them in the magazine. When I got to the opening…
As I was cleaning stalls the other day, pondering the meaning of life, my thoughts wandered to the meaning of my work. In 2021, I shifted my business from serving a mix of commercial and portrait clients to primarily serving commercial and editorial clients. The “why” behind…
I just returned from a fantastic trip to Kentucky, where I attended the American Horse Publications conference and created new images for my Equine Stock Library! I love visiting Kentucky because it’s pure horse country! I spent a day photographing everyday activities around a dressage training barn, such as riding, cleaning…
For years I’ve been wanting to get a silhouette of a horse in front of the northern lights. When I saw how strong they were last night, I knew it was possible! We have trees to the north, so I had to get very low to get my horse above…
A client I’ve really enjoyed working with for the past few years is Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Health. Their agency is located in Minneapolis, which makes working together easy because there’s no out-of-state coordination, casting, or travel involved. Minnesota has an incredible array of beautiful horses, skilled riders, and gorgeous locations….
It was a great privilege to photograph a world-class showjumping competition like the Longines League of Nations at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. Before this event, I had never even been to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala FL, much less had the credentials to photograph there. To…
This is the sixth year Purina has chosen images from my Equine Stock Library for their Horse calendar. This ongoing collaboration speaks volumes about the timeless appeal of my photography and the connection it creates between brands and horse lovers. For this calendar, I worked with McCord Design Group. They…